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“Force Multiplier"

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“Force Multiplier"

Learn how ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways.

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Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low

Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low

Poll after poll over the last several weeks tell a clear and consistent story: voters are outraged by what they have seen...

Defending Immigrants/Polling
February 18, 2026
“Force Multiplier”: How ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways

“Force Multiplier”: How ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways

ICE could distribute between $1.4 billion and $2 billion to local and state law enforcement agencies in 2026, adding thousands of...

Defending Immigrants/Policy & Research
February 13, 2026
Black immigrants make the U.S. stronger

Black immigrants make the U.S. stronger

This fact sheet highlights both the essential contributions of Black immigrants and the urgent need to protect these communities from harmful enforcement practices.

Strengthening American Prosperity/Fact Sheet
February 9, 2026
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.

A Path Forward on Immigration/Policy & Research
January 9, 2025
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...

Criminal Justice Topics/Policy & Research
June 1, 2025
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.

Employment-based Immigration/Policy & Research
January 27, 2025
Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low

Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low

Poll after poll over the last several weeks tell a clear and consistent story: voters are outraged by what they have seen...

Defending Immigrants/Polling
February 18, 2026
“Force Multiplier”: How ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways

“Force Multiplier”: How ICE is promising billions to local law enforcement to expand its reach in dangerous ways

ICE could distribute between $1.4 billion and $2 billion to local and state law enforcement agencies in 2026, adding thousands of...

Defending Immigrants/Policy & Research
February 13, 2026
Black immigrants make the U.S. stronger

Black immigrants make the U.S. stronger

This fact sheet highlights both the essential contributions of Black immigrants and the urgent need to protect these communities from harmful enforcement practices.

Strengthening American Prosperity/Fact Sheet
February 9, 2026
A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

A Better Way Forward: A New Approach to Regional Migration and Border Security

FWD’s new white paper on border security and regional migration recommends interlocking evidence-based policies to promote an orderly immigration system.

A Path Forward on Immigration/Policy & Research
January 9, 2025
We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

We Can't Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax

Our new groundbreaking report, We Can’t Afford It: Mass Incarceration and the Family Tax, reveals how families are being locked out of...

Criminal Justice Topics/Policy & Research
June 1, 2025
The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B Visa: Policy Brief

The H-1B visa addresses critical workforce needs and strengthens the economy—but shouldn’t be the only option for highly educated & skilled immigrants.

Employment-based Immigration/Policy & Research
January 27, 2025
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Defending Immigrants/Media Mention
September 15, 2025
Criminal Justice Topics/Media Mention
June 3, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Media Mention
September 23, 2025
Defending Immigrants/Polling

Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low

Poll after poll over the last several weeks tell a clear and consistent story: voters are outraged by what they have seen...

February 18, 2026
Criminal Justice Topics/Press Release

NEW BRIEF: Analysis Shows That ICE Has Deputized More Than 13,000 Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Promised Billions in Funding to Local Agencies Through Expanded 287(g) Program

ICE Promises Massive Incentives to Police and Sheriffs Even as Additional Funding Debated in Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new brief released...

February 16, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

Polling Shows Public Strongly Behind Today’s Vote Against Increased DHS Funding; New FWD.us Data Shows DHS Retains $150 Billion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement on DHS funding, citing new estimates that DHS retains approximately $150...

February 12, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Media Mention
September 15, 2025
Criminal Justice Topics/Media Mention
June 3, 2025
Employment-based Immigration/Media Mention
September 23, 2025
Defending Immigrants/Polling

Public Opinion Memo: Americans oppose additional DHS funding as President Trump’s immigration approval drops to an all time low

Poll after poll over the last several weeks tell a clear and consistent story: voters are outraged by what they have seen...

February 18, 2026
Criminal Justice Topics/Press Release

NEW BRIEF: Analysis Shows That ICE Has Deputized More Than 13,000 Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Promised Billions in Funding to Local Agencies Through Expanded 287(g) Program

ICE Promises Massive Incentives to Police and Sheriffs Even as Additional Funding Debated in Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new brief released...

February 16, 2026
Defending Immigrants/Press Release

Polling Shows Public Strongly Behind Today’s Vote Against Increased DHS Funding; New FWD.us Data Shows DHS Retains $150 Billion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement on DHS funding, citing new estimates that DHS retains approximately $150...

February 12, 2026